RIMAL

Rimal is the fragrance signed by The Spirit of Dubai, the niche collection by Nabeel Perfumes created to tell the many facets of Dubai. A unisex Eau de Parfum in 50 ml, it belongs to the First Generation of the line (Niche Collection), launched in 2015. Its name, which means "sand" in Arabic, is the chapter dedicated to the golden dunes of the desert surrounding the city.

The Fragrance

Rimal tells the magic of Dubai's endless dunes, where luxury meets the most authentic tradition. It is an opulent oriental fragrance, weaving precious ingredients and noble materials into a delicate floral heart and a sweet, enveloping base, to capture all the grandeur and refinement of the Arabian desert at sunset. It belongs to the line created by master perfumer Asghar Adam Ali, who signs every fragrance in The Spirit of Dubai.

Who We Recommend Rimal To

We recommend Rimal to anyone who loves spiced, velvety oriental fragrances, with a pronounced gourmand-fruity opening and a leathery, resinous base full of character. It is a fragrance designed for autumn and winter, perfect for special evenings but just as capable of accompanying the everyday for those who love to stand out. A unisex fragrance suited to anyone looking for an elegant oud, never over the top, wrapped in a sweet, floral veil.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Rimal struck us for the balance between an almost gourmand opening — sweet, fruity, faintly indulgent — and an extremely serious, leathery, resinous base that arrives when you least expect it. It is neither an aggressive oud nor a cloying gourmand: it is the elegant synthesis of both souls, and it is exactly this contrast that makes it one of the most successful fragrances in The Spirit of Dubai's First Generation.

Similar Fragrances

• Catharsis by Coreterno shares ylang-ylang, rose, oud and leather, with a more spiced heart of saffron and whisky.
• Ambre Safrano by BDK Parfums shares saffron, rose, incense and sandalwood, in a version more concentrated on amber and leather.
• Oud for Greatness by Initio shares saffron, nutmeg and patchouli, in an even more direct and intense take on oud.

FAQ

Is Rimal a very sweet fragrance?
Rimal certainly has a gourmand soul, soft and enveloping from the very opening, but it is never cloying: the sweet component coexists with a warm spiciness and, in the base, with a more serious, leathery register that brings the balance back toward a deeper oriental.

How long does Rimal last on the skin, and how much does it project?
Sources agree on an above-average performance: high longevity and projection, with a warm, enveloping trail that tends to last a long time, helped by a rich, resinous base typical of the more structured oriental fragrances.

Is oud the dominant note in Rimal?
No: agarwood (oud) is present in the base and contributes its woody depth, but it coexists with a more choral base of resins and leathery materials, while the opening and heart remain led by other accords, floral and spiced. The result is an oud that is present but never overpowering, well integrated into the whole.

Product Information

Brand

The Spirit of Dubai

Name

Rimal

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Fragrance family

Oriental, Spicy, Woody

Made in

United Arab Emirates